"I remember when we were doing well as we were preparing for elections and I would be campaigning about family planning and HIV/AIDS. Kufour went about encouraging Ghanaians to give birth to more children,” he said.

The outspoken former leader noted that he was surprised to note that Mr. Kufuor was only doing that for votes, an intention he (Rawlings) described as selfish and backward.

"I want my people to be rich and have enough… there would never be enough when you bring forth uncontrollably," Mr. Rawlings emphasized.